You can use the Grade Pattern Editor to add or delete a pattern or to change an existing grade pattern by changing one or more grades.
Note: The columns in a Grade Pattern file are associated with the rows in the Field List.
You cannot add or delete a column in the Grade Pattern file. Columns are added and
removed automatically as a result of changes made to the Field List.
Modify a grade pattern
To modify a grade pattern
- Launch the Rules Editor and move to the Grade Pattern Editor window.
- Click the tab for the matching level you want to update.
- Double-click the cell you want to change. Depending on the cell, either a text box or drop-down list opens.
- Make the necessary changes. See Reviewing Grade Patterns.
- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each cell you want to change.
- Choose Save from the File menu.
Add a row to the Grade Pattern file
To add a row to the Grade Pattern file
- Launch the Rules Editor and move to the Grade Pattern Editor window.
- Click the tab for the matching level you want to update.
- Point to the row above or below where you want to insert the new rule.
- Choose the appropriate Insert Row option from the Edit menu.
- Double-click the first cell to open it for editing. Depending on the column, a text box opens so you can type a value, or a list box appears so you can select a value. See Reviewing Grade Patterns.
- Complete the rule definition by filling in the appropriate cells. The following fields are required: Category (P, S, F), Pattern ID, and one or more grades.
- Choose Save from the File menu.
Delete an existing row
To delete an existing row
- Launch the Rules Editor and move to the Grade Pattern Editor window.
- Click the tab that contains the grade pattern you want to delete.
- Click the row you want to delete and select Delete Row from the Edit menu. A notification message appears.
- Click Yes to proceed.
- Choose Save from the File menu.